Scott Anderson

Inflation’s on the rise, and worker pay has little to do with it The rising cost of living traces mostly to higher gas prices, housing There’s been a lot gnashing of teeth lately about rising U.S. inflation, but it’s not the business cost of employing the working man and woman that’s to blame.

The only dark cloud over the U.S. economy is Trump’s trade fights with, well, everybody Economy is firing on all cylinders, but there’s one nagging problem President Trump is either building up trade walls or tearing them down, but no matter which view is right, he’s definitely putting investors and Wall Street on edge. Should you be worried, too?

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Strong jobs report doesn’t guarantee four Fed interest rate hikes this year Talk of overheating economy is premature, economists sayThe May employment report was ‘pretty hot’ but does not guarantee the central bank will move rates up a total of four times this year, economists said.

Thinking of selling your home? Do it before 2020, economists say A panel of economic and housing experts sees a dip in house prices on the horizonA panel of economic and housing experts sees a dip in house prices on the horizon.

U.S. job openings surged to reach a new record in March Number of unemployed per job opening sets all-time lowThe number of job openings in the U.S. surged in March to a record 6.55 million, showing companies are still eager to add workers with the economy growing soundly almost nine years after the last recession.

Is worker pay inflated? No, but other things are pushing up prices and keeping the Fed on guard Inflation is rising, but not so fast the Fed will jack up interest ratesThe painstakingly slow rise in what Americans get paid suggests higher inflation is unlikely to spring from the tightest labor market in nearly two decades. It’s the stuff people buy that could be the problem.

Fed will view April jobs report as signaling it does not have to rush to raise interest rates Fed can stick with hikes in June and September with December still the wildcard, economists sayThe April jobs data means the Fed doesn’t have to panic about inflation and can stick to its plans for gradual rate hikes, economists said Friday.

China can’t match U.S. in tariffs, but it has other weapons to use China might have more to lose in trade war with Trump, but it won’t be pain-free for U.S. President Trump claims China has more to lose than the U.S. in a trade war between the two countries. He might be right, but at what cost?

Is the pressure off? Inflation likely to die down in February, but don’t get used to it U.S. trade fights could add to inflation later on if they get worseA fistful of trade fights under President Trump is worrying the heck out of Wall Street, but investors are still anxious about the threat of inflation. If it keeps rising, so will U.S. interest rates.

Strong job growth not enough to push Fed to get more aggressive on interest rate hikes Fed’s Evans still wants central bank to wait until midyearDespite the eye-popping jump in U.S. nonfarm payrolls in February, the Fed can stick to a gradual path, analysts said Friday.

Turns out the ‘great inflation scare of 2018’ didn’t happen. Wages still not rising rapidly Despite surging job creation, workers aren’t getting paid a lot moreRemember the spike in wages in January that sparked a selloff in stock markets and sent U.S. interest rates surging? Well, “the great inflation scare of 2018” apparently didn’t happen after all.

Trump, trade wars, inflation: Wall Street on edge ahead of February jobs report Investors worry higher worker pay will lead to higher interest ratesInvestors were already edgy before President Trump stunned Washington with a decision to impose stiff tariffs on foreign steel. The U.S. employment report for February could add to frayed nerves.

The complete list of Oscar nominations ‘The Shape of Water,’ directed by Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, nabbed the most Oscar nominations with 13Here are the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science nominations for the 90th Oscars.

‘3 Billboards,’ ‘Lady Bird’ take top honors at Golden Globes. See the winners list Awards ceremony was dominated by #TimesUp movement and women’s rightsAwards ceremony was dominated by #TimesUp movement and women’s rights.

Yellen may eschew victory lap at her final press conference Fed chairwoman will likely pass given opportunity to burnish legacyDon’t expect Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen to give a public parting message to help define her legacy.

‘The Shape of Water’ leads the Golden Globe nominations Guillermo del Toro, Steven Spielberg and Greta Gerwig all honored but it’s not looking great for NetflixGuillermo del Toro, Steven Spielberg and Greta Gerwig all honored but it’s not looking great for Netflix

Heavy metal: Hiring by U.S. manufacturers since 2010 tops 1 million new jobs U.S. manufacturers have added 1 million jobs since 2010American manufacturers are flexing their muscles again. Industrial firms hired 31,000 people last month, the second biggest increase in four years. And manufacturers have added just over 1 million new jobs since 2010.

October retail sales data point to solid holiday shopping season 2017 could be the second best year since the end of the recessionThe October retail sales report suggests this year will see a strong holiday sales season, economists said Wednesday.

Everything about the U.S. jobs market is red-hot - except for paychecks Job openings and hiring still strong, but wage growth is notThere hasn’t been a better time to find a job since the final days of Bill Clinton’s presidency. Just don’t expect big pay raises.

Fed statement may have treats for the hawks and the doves Language could both point to December rate hike and show growing caution on the inflation outlookThe Federal Reserve statement could have something for hawks pointing to a December rate hike and something for the doves in the form of more cautious language on inflation

Why Americans have cut their savings to a 10-year low Good economy, big car sales explain some, but not all, of declineThe amount of money Americans save fell in September to a 10-year low, but it’s not because they are doing so badly they have to break their piggy banks.

Business equipment spending steals spotlight in Q3 GDP report Outlays up over 8% for two straight quartersBusiness equipment spending jumped at an 8.6% annual rate in the third quarter, a sign of improved business confidence, analysts said.

Yellen’s ‘mystery’ of low inflation no closer to being solved as prices ease again in August Surprising slowdown in PCE inflation sows doubt about rate hikesFederal Reserve boss Janet Yellen recently called the persistence of low inflation a “mystery,” and a mystery it remains. Prices pressures viewed over a one-year span eased again in August.

Fewer auto sales dent consumer spending in August, inflation still weak Consumer spending up 0.1%, while core inflation lowest since 2015 Consumer spending slowed in August largely because of fewer sales of new cars and trucks. And inflation remained stubbornly weak, staying well below the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.

What to expect from the Fed’s new dot plot Fed’s dot plot to show December rate hike still in the cardsThe Federal Reserve’s dot plot will continue to project the next interest-rate hike will happen in December, economists say.

Hurricanes Irma, Harvey to cast pall over U.S. economy for months and even years CPI data on deck as claims to remain elevatedHurricanes Harvey and Irma have upended the lives of millions of Americans, but the aftereffects will also linger in much smaller way for those entrusted with keeping the U.S. economy safe and sound.

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